Speaking of flannel filter cloth, many friends may have only seen it in some Japanese films and TV dramas or in Japanese-style brewing introduced by bloggers, and have never actually used it. Because compared to filter cloth, the vast majority of people use filter paper and filter cups, this mainstream filtering tool, when brewing coffee. Ways to get to know flannel filter cloth [more…]

From today's perspective, the siphon pot is a coffee device with a strong sense of nostalgia. Many coffee shops no longer make siphon coffee, or offer it as a specialty item rather than a main product. Of course, as a siphon coffee fan, if you can't find it outside, you just make it yourself. In this article, Front Street will share about siphon coffee using language that is as simple as possible. - Hong [more…]

To consistently replicate a clean-flavored single-origin coffee at home, the key lies in understanding the extraction logic behind different brewing methods. This article explores ten common brewing methods, focusing on the key points of cold water slow extraction, steam pressure, and automatic brewing with electric kettles, and also supplements the circulation extraction principle of the filter circulation coffee maker. The content covers equipment preparation, grind size, water temperature and time control, as well as ways to avoid common mistakes. The article also incorporates Front Street Coffee's products and ideas to help coffee enthusiasts choose the right solution based on their equipment and taste, so they can brew a rich and well-layered cup whether on a busy morning or a leisurely weekend. [more…]

Recently, many coffee-loving friends who come to Front Street Coffee to buy coffee beans have asked Front Street how to correctly brew pour-over coffee to bring out its best flavor. Front Street also often says that the process of pour-over coffee is a kind of enjoyment, and coffee brewed by one's own hands feels even more delicious on a spiritual level. So this Front Street article will introduce [more…]

When evaluating whether a cup of coffee is good, Front Street believes that in addition to its flavor evaluation, we should also pay attention to its mouthfeel. Flavor mainly "serves" our sense of taste and smell, while mouthfeel "serves" our sense of touch. This texture is actually what we call the coffee's Body. When evaluating a cup of coffee's Body [more…]

A pot of aromatic and enchanting coffee, of course, must be paired with elegant coffee equipment. When it comes to the wide variety of equipment, why do some people prefer certain types? Today we are going to talk about the equipment they like, and what magic it actually has that can change the coffee they brew. Using simple words and principles, we will [more…]

The KONO dripper, like the Hario V60, is cone-shaped. The biggest difference lies in the height of the ribs. KONO has 12 ribs that are lower than those of the Hario V60, which helps with airflow during brewing and increases the efficiency of the bloom. When the KONO dripper is used together with its server, it's like [more…]

In many people's minds, siphon coffee makers have a unique shape akin to chemical apparatus, and they always appear in period films and TV works, giving people a sense of mystery. As a practitioner in the coffee industry, Front Street Coffee naturally values most the use of the siphon brewer and the flavor characteristics of the coffee it brews. Hong [more…]

在手冲咖啡的世界里，滤纸固然是主流选择，但法兰绒滤布凭借其独特的材质特性，至今仍在不少精品咖啡馆中占有一席之地。与滤纸相比，法兰绒布孔隙更大，能够允许油脂和部分细粉透过滤布进入咖啡液，从而带来更浓郁的香气与更醇厚的口感。这种特性使其尤其适合深烘焙咖啡豆的冲煮。本文将带您了解法兰绒滤布的历史渊源、冲煮表现、使用技巧，以及日常清洁与保养的正确方法，同时前街也会分享相关产品信息，帮助您全面认识这一传统又充满魅力的过滤器具。 [more…]

For professional coffee knowledge exchange and more coffee bean information, please follow FrontStreet Coffee. How to choose coffee filter paper? How to use coffee filter paper? What types of coffee filter paper are there? Many enthusiasts buy their own coffee beans, use a grinder, and purchase equipment to brew coffee, all [more…]

The appearance of the siphon coffee maker is just like the scientific instruments of scientists from hundreds of years ago seen in history books, with a classical aura. In fact, the siphon coffee maker really has a history of about 200 years. Who designed and invented siphon coffee? The basic principle of the siphon coffee maker is to use the phenomenon of vacuum siphon. [more…]

Not all coffee lovers enjoy acidity. Some people, after drinking specialty coffee for years, ultimately return to a cup of mellow, warm, non-irritating pour-over coffee. Beans of this style usually feature notes of nuts, cocoa, caramel, dark chocolate, herbs, and even a faint earthy aroma, going down smoothly with a long, sweet finish—especially suit [more…]

在咖啡冲煮的世界里，过滤介质的选择往往决定了杯中风味走向。从19世纪以前以煮制为主的土耳其咖啡，到梅丽塔女士发明滤纸与滤杯，再到法兰绒滤布在日本的匠人式运用，每一种过滤方式都承载着不同的萃取逻辑。如今，手冲咖啡常用的滤纸、法兰绒滤布和金属滤网各有长短：滤纸带来干净通透的口感，法兰绒保留油脂与细粉，成就浓郁醇厚的风味，而金属滤网则在孔径与萃取方式上提出新的挑战。前街咖啡以埃塞俄比亚·圣塔维尼豆进行对比冲煮，通过调整注水手法，揭示金属滤网萃取不足的成因与改善方向，为咖啡爱好者提供实用的冲煮参考。 [more…]

法兰绒滤布在日式手冲中占据独特地位，但多数咖啡爱好者日常更习惯滤纸滤杯。本文从法兰绒的历史渊源切入，解释它为何在日本广受青睐，并剖析其与滤纸在材质结构、萃取效果上的根本区别。文章还详细演示了使用法兰绒滤布冲煮深烘豆的完整步骤，包括粉液比设定、注水手法与时间控制，并与Kono滤杯滤纸冲煮的同一支前街PWN黄金曼特宁进行风味对比，帮助读者理解两种过滤方式的香气、口感与干净度差异。最后，针对国内咖啡馆极少采用法兰绒出品的原因做出说明，为咖啡爱好者提供实用参考。 [more…]

When many people first get into coffee, the moment they hear the words "dark roast," their first reaction is "that must be so bitter." Yet many veteran coffee drinkers who have been drinking coffee for over a decade actually end up liking dark-roasted beans more and more. Why is that? The answer is simple: the charm of dark-roasted beans has never been "bitterness," but rather that heavy, weighty richness. [more…]

Customers and friends often chat about coffee-related topics at Front Street Coffee's stores, such as coffee origins, brewing parameters and steps, or coffee flavors. Then occasionally, some friends bring up more niche topics, for example—the liquor color of coffee. "Liquor color" is a professional term borrowed from tea evaluation. [more…]

Experienced folks know that many factors affect the taste of cold brew coffee. Among them, the most influential are the choice of coffee beans, grind size, coffee-to-water ratio, and steeping time; next are some small brewing techniques, such as thorough stirring, ensuring the container is clean, water quality, and so on. These will more or less change the co [more…]

Indonesia has been on the coffee-planting path since the Dutch started it in the 17th century, and to this day Indonesia's coffee enjoys a pivotal position internationally. But if you were to ask which Indonesian specialty coffee is the most famous, many people would probably think of Sumatra Mandheling. So what exactly is Mandheling? Does it taste good? How do you choose a high-value [more…]

Although it is troublesome to make and takes a long time, the siphon has ceased to be the mainstream brewing tool in coffee shops, but its visual appeal and the characteristics of the coffee it brews have always been a favorite topic among coffee folks. "Compared with pour-over coffee, coffee brewed with a siphon is fuller-bodied and more aromatic." This is what everyone [more…]

Which one tastes better, ice drip coffee or cold brew coffee? Front Street Coffee's baristas are often asked this, and at times like this the barista will first answer, "Both taste good." But in fact, the two coffees have different mouthfeels—it depends on whether you want a coffee with a refreshing mouthfeel or a smooth one. This time Front Street will explain what makes the two coffees different. [more…]